Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the speciality medicine directorate for a band 6 nurse to become one of Acute Medicine and Endocrine Ward (C5) deputy managers'. You would be working alongside other band 6 nurses ', supporting the band 7 ward manager within an established nursing team.
C5 ward is a 27 bedded area which cares for both male and female patients. It is an acute Endocrine/Diabetic/acute medical ward within the newly built Louisa Martindale Building in the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is the most modern building in the NHS at the moment.
Main duties of the job
This post would suit a dynamic individual with good leadership skills to co-ordinate the ward's nursing team daily activities. Relevant knowledge and clinical experience in the provision of excellent patient focused, evidence-based care delivery is essential.
The opportunity would suit a mentor with excellent communication skills, who possesses substantial experience at band 5 level, preferably within an acute medical setting.
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of recent professional development and having pursued a leadership course, together with having studied a Diabetic module would be advantageous. You will be supported within your role by a ward manager, practice educator and clinical matron.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the development, planning and co-ordination of specialist treatment within a ward or department.
Assess patients, plan, implement and manage care.
Carry out specialist nursing procedures.
Provide specialist advice to patients and carers.
Undertake research and lead clinical audits in specialist area.
May be required to supervise a team of nursing/therapist and support staff.
See Job Description & Person Specs for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the development, planning and co-ordination of specialist treatment within a ward or department.
Assess patients, plan, implement and manage care.
Carry out specialist nursing procedures.
Provide specialist advice to patients and carers.
Undertake research and lead clinical audits in specialist area.
May be required to supervise a team of nursing/therapist and support staff.
See Job Description & Person Specs for full details
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (level 1) Degree level, with significant post-registration experience (specialist or general, depending on requirements of the position)
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students, and possess or be working towards being a Practice Supervisor or Assessor Supervisor.
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members. Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and their carers and convey sensitive information, overcoming barriers to communication.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills. Manage the conflicting demands of team leader and clinical responsibilities.
- Substantial experience in an acute medical environment.
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including co-ordination, evaluation and service development.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently.
- Leading meetings.
- Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and its application.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-graduate experience and attendance at specialist courses
- Proven ability to deliver training sessions to patients and staff
- Qualification in Diabetes
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of change management and introducing service improvements.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (level 1) Degree level, with significant post-registration experience (specialist or general, depending on requirements of the position)
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students, and possess or be working towards being a Practice Supervisor or Assessor Supervisor.
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members. Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and their carers and convey sensitive information, overcoming barriers to communication.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills. Manage the conflicting demands of team leader and clinical responsibilities.
- Substantial experience in an acute medical environment.
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including co-ordination, evaluation and service development.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently.
- Leading meetings.
- Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and its application.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-graduate experience and attendance at specialist courses
- Proven ability to deliver training sessions to patients and staff
- Qualification in Diabetes
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of change management and introducing service improvements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
